Call 850-384-6857 to reserve your class. $35 per person and three or more $25. All supplies included, a painting will be completed during each session.

Days By Appointment

Acrylics by Maria Basting

225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores

Call 251-948-2627 to reserve your class. $35 includes all supplies and a painting will be completed during each session.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Dolphins and Blue Angels Sail

Sail Wild Hearts, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

September to November $99 per adult plus tax, $69 for children age 12 and under plus tax.

Mix gravity-defying aerial stunts with smooth sailing on Wild Hearts for a match made in coastal paradise. Board our spacious 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the spring and summer for an adventure of epic proportions. Make priceless memories with your family and friends as you witness breathtaking aerial displays performed by the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's precision flying team. Dates and times of the Blue Angels practice are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the museum website, http://sailwildhearts.com/dolphins-angels-sailing-adventure/.

PHONE: 251-981-6700

Tuesdays

Ladies Golf Clinic

Bunker Cafe, Glenlakes at 9530 Clubhouse Dr., Foley

5 p.m.

$10 per student

PGA instruction

251-955-1220

http://www.glenlakesgolf.com/courses/events/

Wednesdays

Big Beach Brewing Running & Social Club

Big Beach Brewing Company, 300 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Every week at 5:30 p.m. a few avid beer drinkers and passionate runners get together to share a run and a pint. Join them in the taproom and on the pavement and you can get $1 off your pint after the run!

251-948-2337

http://www.bigbeachbrewing.com

Thursdays

Perdido Queen Dinner Cruise

Hudson Marina, 4575 S. Wilson Blvd., Orange Beach

$59 per person

Set sail with the sunset on our beautiful paddlewheel boat, Perdido Queen. Enjoy beautiful views of the bay as the sun goes down while listening to a live band. A delicious, gourmet-style buffet and cash bar for your dining pleasure.

251-981-4127

http://Hudsonmarina.net/

Thursdays

Beginning Drawing with Mary Lou Nicolai

GCAA Art Gallery at 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores

Artist Mary Lou Nicolai will be teaching Beginning Drawing on Thursdays, from Sept. 14 through Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Using techniques from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain," Nicolai takes beginners, even those who feel they have no talent at all, through a series of exercises that increase skill and confidence. The class is $135, plus the cost of supplies.

For more information on classes and other events and opportunities, please contact Gulf Coast Arts Alliance at 251-948-2627.

Thursdays

Brown Bag by the Bay

Daphne's May Day Park

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Event details at facebook.com/cityofdaphne

Thursdays

Thrifty Thursdays

GlenLakes Golf Course, Foley

Beginning at 2 p.m.

All you can play for $22 plus tax. Bring a foursome or five and play til dark!

Fridays

Catt's Brown Bag Concerts

Windmill Market, Fairhope

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturdays

Saturday Morning Bike Ride

Infinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

On Saturday mornings, riders can join in the fun for a 24 to 35-mile group ride in and around Orange Beach. This ride usually averages 17 mph. Check our shop calendar or Facebook page for time changes or canceled rides. All you need is the willingness to get out and ride, a bike in good working order, helmet, water, ID, spare tube, nutrition (recommended), emergency money (recommended).

251-974-1727

http://www.infinity-bicycles.com

Through Sept. 29

Daphne Library “Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest

Daphne Library, Daphne

There will be two divisions for competition: K-5th grades in Division I and 6th-12th grades in Division II. We invite local teachers, school librarians, educational specialists, and homeschool educators to use this contest to inspire creativity and the love of reading.

Friday through Sunday Sept. 29 through Oct. 31; Every day beginning Oct. 24

All aboard the 2017 Pumpkin Patch Express and Scary Night Train at Wales West. Ride an authentic steam train to the haunted barn maze and kiddie-friendly pumpkin patch, decorate a free pumpkin, enjoy the mini-train ride, hay ride, refreshments, bounce house, and T-Rex Jr. Also enjoy exciting pumpkin cannon, petting zoo/pony rides, cafe, and gift shop available for a slight fee. Tickets may be purchased online or at the railroad. $15 per person, plus tax; 2 and under are FREE. Visit waleswest.com or call 251-232-2322 or 888-569-5337.

Sept. 29-Oct. 31

Ghost Cruises at Caribe Marina

Caribe Marina, 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 and 8 p.m.

$20 adult, $15 child, per 45 minute cruise

Join us for a ghost ship investigation, remembering one of our first cases, a tale of treasure hunting, cursed gold and ghost captains. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 251-980-8410, visit CaribeMarina.com or email info@CaribeMarina.com.

Throughout October

Paint the Wharf Pink

The Wharf, Orange Beach

Think pink in October! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Wharf will blush with color to benefit local charities, Pink Heals and Living for a Dream. Our Main Street palms will sparkle in rosy tones and doors will be adorned with floral-hued décor. Snap a photo in front of the pink police car or fire truck parked on-site and stop into one of our many locations to make a donation. Join us in spreading community-wide love and support.

Sept. 28 and 29

Grand Opening of Coastal Arts Center

26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach

The reception will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept 28 and the open house will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29.

Will include fine art, music and refreshments as attendees get the opportunity to experience the venue in all its glory.

The 1.6 mile walk will begin at Daphne Utilities, with a water break at the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center.

8-11 a.m.

American Autism & Rehabilitation Center will host the 1st Annual Paws For a Cause Dog Walk. This event will raise much-needed funds for the Center's patients with special needs and will feature the walk, a dog show, food trucks, music and more! Bring the family, have some fun and support a worthy cause! Refreshments, including food trucks from local businesses will be there. For more information, call 251-210-1632.

Sept. 30

Race for Hope 5K and Fun Run

Daphne City Hall, 1705 Main Street, Daphne

8 – 10 a.m.

2016 was the first year for Race for Hope. Just over 400 participants raised $20,000 which provided 800 pairs of shoes to students at Destiny School in Honduras - many who previously came to school with no shoes, shoes that were taped together or shared shoes with family members. Each student received a pair of new shoes due to proceeds from the first Race for Hope - organized by City Hope Church. The 2017 Race for Hope proceeds will go to support an India-based Christian organization that builds homes for single moms or widows in need of a home. For every $2500 raised, a home will be built. This year's goal is to provide homes for as many families possible.

Sept 30 – Oct. 1

Parade of Homes

http://www.homebuildersparadeofhomes.com/

Oct. 1

2nd Annual Oktoberfest

Cosmo's Courtyard, Luna's Eat & Drink, 25753 Canal Rd. Orange Beach

1-5 p.m.

Come celebrate with us at our 2nd Annual Oktoberfest! We will feature German food selections as well as polka music, stein hoisting, games and more!

251-980-5862

http://lunaseatanddrink.com

Oct. 1

Homes for Dogs Project

9901 Timbercreek Blvd., Daphne

1-5 p.m.

Coldwell Banker Reehl Properties and The Haven are joining hundreds of Coldwell Banker offices and animal shelters around the country for the Coldwell Banker “Homes for Dogs” National Adoption Project.

Oct. 1

Baldwin Pops Fairhope Founders Day

Henry George Park in Fairhope

6 p.m.

Oct. 5

Weeks Bay Plantation Concert Series

Weeks Bay Plantation, Fairhope

6 p.m.

Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer, Charlie Mars and Griffin House Charlie Mars to kick off “The Blueberry Sessions." Tickets are available for purchase online, at The Fairhope Store and Dr. Music Records, both located in downtown Fairhope. A limited number of season passes to all three events are also available for $70 and include early entry for priority seating.